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As the clock strikes midnight tonight, Dubai will erupt in a kaleidoscope of light and excitement, marking the arrival of 2024 with a vigor unrivaled by any other. This year, the emirate’s New Year’s Eve celebration takes on a special significance, pulsating with an infectious energy fueled by record-breaking tourism and a palpable economic surge. The crown jewel of this festive frenzy lies in the heart of Dubai, where hotels overlooking the iconic Burj Khalifa boast a staggering 100 per cent occupancy. Every room with a view of the world’s tallest building has been snapped up by eager celebrants, testament…
The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, MINUSMA, is poised to complete its withdrawal from the country on Sunday, the United Nations said in a statement. Security experts warn the area could now become the focus of a struggle in the north as rebel groups and the army seek to take areas that the UN has left, further destabilising Mali, where militants linked to Al Qaeda and the Daesh group also roam. Violence in Mali has spiked since June when the military junta which took power in a 2021 coup ordered the UN’s decade-old peacekeeping mission to leave. The UN said…
Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer said on Sunday he was “doing very well” after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match at Bournemouth on December 16. The Wales international was admitted to hospital on Dec. 16 after he collapsed on the field during the 65th minute of the subsequently abandoned match. He was discharged on Dec. 21 after an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) device was fitted to prevent another cardiac arrest. “I would just like to say that I am doing very well and feeling very much myself,” the defender wrote on Instagram. “The reason I’m doing…
It’s close to New Year’s Eve and instead of getting dolled up and going to a flashy party, you have decided to stay in. There’s nothing wrong with that. Sometimes, the best way to ring in a new year is to relax at home in your pajamas with comfort food take-out, a blanket, a glass of champagne, and a good TV show. You could tune into the many New Year’s Eve specials that are being televised. But if that isn’t your thing, spend the evening binge-watching a TV show that will put you in the right mood for the big…
Another gaming operator in the UAE has put its activities on hold. Emirates Draw said the temporary pause from January 1, 2024, will help “enhance its gaming experience”. The move is in line with the latest directives from the UAE Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) – a federal body that was set up in September. In a social media post, the company said the aim is to “establish a well-regulated gaming environment in the UAE”. Emirates Draw operates three games, with prizes worth millions of dirhams on offer every week. It had announced a Dh200-million jackpot for December 31, 2023 -…
Sydney and Auckland have become the world’s first major cities to ring in 2024, with more than a million revellers cheering spectacular fireworks displays that lit up the skies over Sydney Harbor and New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower. As the clock struck midnight in Australia’s largest city, tons of explosives erupted in a 12-minute display that focused on the Sydney Harbor Bridge. More than 1 million people, a number equivalent to one in five of the city’s residents, watched from the shore and from boats in the harbour. “It’s total madness,” said German tourist Janna Thomas, who had waited…
Arsenal are limping into 2024 after a damaging stretch that culminated in what coach Mikel Arteta called “the worst performance of the season” on the final day of the year. A toothless Arsenal side lost 2-1 at Fulham on Sunday despite taking the lead in the fifth minute, a second straight defeat that means the team stayed in fourth place in the Premier League — when a victory would have lifted them into first. “It’s a really sad day because today we didn’t deserve to win the game,” Arteta said. “That was the worst performance of the season.” It continued…
It’s been a long time since Windows tablets have been a thing. Today, Windows tablets really aren’t meant to be used as standalone devices like iPads or Android tablets. They’re meant to be connected to a detachable keyboard as a 2-in-1 laptop, not necessarily just as a touch device. That being said, there are still a few good options, including the latest development in Windows tablets, which include devices with foldable screens. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 The best premium Windows tablet Pros New colors look great Design and build quality are top notch SQ3 is a solid alternative Type Cover…
With the cancellation of all fireworks and celebrations in Sharjah, many residents have decided to drop their New Year’s Eve festivities. While some are opting to stay at home and enjoy quality time with their families, the evening holds no special significance for others. On Tuesday, Sharjah announced a ban on all celebrations and fireworks displays on NYE as a “sincere expression” of solidarity with the people of Gaza. Israeli bombardment has killed more than 20,000 people in the narrow Strip since October 7. The emirate has deployed over 1,200 security personnel in various areas to enforce the ban. Stay…
The deputy leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Sunday that Israel was “not in a position” to impose its preferences over the militant group’s presence in the border area while its war in Gaza rages. The Israel-Lebanon border has been rocked by escalating exchanges of fire, mainly between the Israeli army and Iran-backed Hezbollah, since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7, raising fears of a broader conflict. The army has evacuated thousands of civilians from the border area, and Israel has been pushing for Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River, about 30 kilometres north of the…